Noriko
Apprentus
Japanese language free conversation Class for all of everyone.
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- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Page language: English
4,365 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,365 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $4.40. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$28
Typical range
$4.40
Trial lesson
4,365
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
20 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Hoshi
Apprentus
Online chit-chat practice with native Japanese tutor
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- Official exam examiner
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Luna
Apprentus
Learn Japanese (alphabet, basics, conversations,...)
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- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Anna
Apprentus
Speak English with Confidence - Conversation Classes
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- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Shiori
Apprentus
Online Japanese lesson with Native Japanese
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- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Takayuki
Apprentus
Japanese, Spanish and Italian classes. For those who want to learn Japanese, Spanish or Italian language and culture!
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- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
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Aika
Apprentus
🗣️ Speak Natural Japanese with Confidence | Conversation Training with a Native (All Materials Provided)🌸🍡
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- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Linus
Apprentus
Japanese lessons for beginners online in the Netherlands by student with focus on JLPT N5 basic
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- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
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Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
Emi
Apprentus
Certified Native Japanese Teacher Teaches
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- New tutor
- Language degree
- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Miyo
Apprentus
Japanese Speaking Class with a native Japanese speaker
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Riki
Apprentus
Clases online de chino y japonés en inglés con preparación para HSK y JLPT
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- New tutor
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- English +2
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
Daichi
Apprentus
Beginners welcome! Practical Japanese conversation and grammar lessons for foreigners | Have fun learning and gain confidence in living in Japan! We provide ca…
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Ayami
Apprentus
Japanese classes for children and adults with experienced teachers
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Kaho
Apprentus
Japanese language class by English / Japanese bilingual
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Yukiko
Apprentus
Explore Japanese with Friendly Lessons – From Basics to Fluency, at Your Own Pace
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- New tutor
- Language degree
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Alexander
Apprentus
Japanese and Spanish tutor online! Come and join this very beautiful journey of leaning new languages!
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- New tutor
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- English +2
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Kurt
Apprentus
Japanese and Chinese for Beginners and Test Prep with Linguistic PhD
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- New tutor
- Language degree
- German +2
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Alexandre
Apprentus
Private French/Japanese/English lessons for everyone
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- New tutor
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- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Rinko
Apprentus
Japanese Lessons for Adults & Teens - Qualified + Experienced Native Instructor
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Haruka
Apprentus
Fun and Easy Japanese Nihongo lesson with Native Haruka
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| italki | 599 | $18 | $14–$23 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 268 | $26 | $20–$33 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Engoo | 239 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 72 | $24 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$37 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 31 | $34 | $28–$47 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $44–$64 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
How much Japanese tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4123 tutors
Native speakers
$19Middle 50% between $13 and $28, 2316 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1807 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 695 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $23, 599 tutors
AmazingTalker
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $33, 268 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 72 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $28 and $47, 31 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $40 and $70, 25 tutors
LanguaTalk
$30Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $44 and $64, 7 tutors
Where Japanese tutors are from
Japan2,536 / 4,365
South Korea43 / 4,365
China37 / 4,365
Taiwan35 / 4,365
United States22 / 4,365
Hong Kong SAR China13 / 4,365
Spain12 / 4,365
Italy12 / 4,365
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 4,123 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.56 and $37 per hour.
Cafetalk has the lowest median price for Japanese tutors in our data: $11 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $7.65 or less.
Not really: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 2,556 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $4.40. Trials are offered on Preply, Cafetalk, italki, AmazingTalker, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 4,365 Japanese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, Cafetalk, italki, AmazingTalker, and Engoo. Tusclases / FindTutors has the most choice, with 1,481 tutors.
We read the public profile of every tutor listed on the marketplaces we cover and refresh it daily. Prices are converted to US dollars at European Central Bank rates and normalised to a 60-minute lesson. Platforms can't pay to rank higher.
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How we collect this data
We collect public profile facts (name, photo, languages, price, rating) from tutoring marketplaces and refresh them daily. Prices are normalised to a 60-minute lesson in US dollars. Ratings and reviews belong to each marketplace. Subscription platforms have no per-tutor price.
Updated September 28, 2026
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